World: U.S. Commercials: What product am I?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. What paper towel's advertising slogan is "The quilted quicker-picker upper, __________!" The date for this product is unknown but it was advertised by Nancy Walker.

World: World Languages: Where Do They Speak THAT?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Sami (the language, but there is a people called this too) is found somewhere. Your task is to decide where.

World: Buildings & Landmarks: Famous Landmarks of Europe-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. In what country can the famous Roman aqueduct "Pont du Gard" be seen?

World: Roosevelt, Franklin D.: FDR: President With Polio-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Roosevelt helped publicize a city in Georgia as a treatment center for Polio victims after he gained strength by swimming there. What was the name of this city?

World: United Nations: United Nations Peacekeeping Missions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. As of 2005, which continent was 'host' to the majority of ongoing UN peacekeeping missions?

World: Bush, George W.: George W. Bush: In and Around His First Term-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. What is interesting about George W. Bush's first Attorney General John Ashcroft?

He was a physician, not a lawyer He had recently lost a senatorial race to a dead opponent He was a Democrat He had been arrested twice for misdemeanors before taking the job

History: October November December: December 25th in History-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Let's start with some birthdays. This man was born on December 25th 1642 in Lincolnshire, England. He can sit under a tree and get hit in the head by a piece of fruit anytime he wants as long as he continues to come up with astounding theories.

History: American Revolution: The Revolutionary War-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. What was the weapon that was used the most widely in the American Revolutionary War?

History: Scottish Wars of Independence: The Scottish Wars of Independence-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. The traditional weapons of the Highlander included a dirk, a targe and his sword. What type of sword did he use?

History: Famous Dates: It's Back: Dating With a Twist!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Marilyn Monroe could NOT have watched which one of these movies?

History: 1920s History: 1923-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Also on October 29, a musical called “Runnin’ Wild” opened on Broadway. It featured a musical number that launched a dance craze. What was this dance?

Movies: Hackman, Gene: The Films of Gene Hackman-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. In which film did Hackman co-star with Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman as a sadistic sheriff in the small town of Big Whiskey, Wyoming?

Movies: Which Movie - Easy: Movie Quotes Quiz #4-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. “Well I’d take a good look lads. This night might well be the last you spend in this castle. Oh dear, we are in trouble.” – Argus Filch (2002)

The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe The Hobbit The Black Cauldron Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Movies: Degrees - Average 10: 10 Degrees of Catherine Zeta-Jones-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. George Clooney and Tim Blake Nelson (along with a fellow named Pete) attempt to reach some buried treasure after escaping from prison.

O Brother, Where Art Thou? The Goonies Three Kings Where Did I Leave My Loot?

Movies: Grab Bag - Average 10: Movie Mixture-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. What was the actor's name who played the girl boxer in "Million Dollar Baby"?

Movies: Burton, Tim: The Film History of Tim Burton-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. In 1990, Tim Burton returned to the director's chair in a much more low-key, Burtonesque film entitled 'Edward Scissorhands'. This film marked Burton's first of many collaborations with which actor, who played the title role?

Movies: Something in Common: Biographies in the Movies III-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Another biopic about an American music legend, 'Beyond the Sea' stars Kevin Spacey, who also serves as director for the film. Which crooner's life is depicted in this movie?

Movies: Sports in Movies: Football in Film-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. In which movie does Sean Penn crash the car of his high school's star football player, angering the latter so greatly that he nearly puts the entire opposing team in the hospital during their next game?

Movies: Literary Movies: From Books to the Big Screen in 2005-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. "Pride and Prejudice", released in November 2005, was a 19th-century love story written by Jane Austen. Which actress starred as Elizabeth Bennet, the leading woman who fell in love with the haughty Mr. Darcy?

Music: Album Covers: Famous Album Covers-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. This classic cover features a black and white photo of pair of jeans of a model...with a functional zipper:

Music: Christian Music: Christian Music History 101-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. 'My Father's Eyes' brought this teenager into the Christian music spotlight back in the 70s.

Music: Music Video: Which Music Vid Is This?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. The singer is walking through a desert, her hair colored auburn and wearing leopard print clothing. What is the name of the song?

History: World War II: WW2 History - The Nazis-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. What Nazi party member saved 1,100 Jewish people by giving them work in his factory, named D.E.F.?

History: The Crusades: Mighty Monarchs IX (Kingdom of Jerusalem)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. On Apr 28, 1192 AD Conrad I, King of Jerusalem, was murdered by members of a Muslim sect, Hashishiyuns, on the orders of Sheik Sinan (known as 'the Old Man of the Mountains'). What word in the English language is a corrupted form of Hashishiyuns?

History: Famous Dates: Just in! "New York Times" Headlines-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. In what year did people see the headline "Men walk on moon"?

Literature: Hamlet: "Hamlet" Do you know the text ?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. What proposition does Polonius put to the King regarding Hamlet and Ophelia?

To leave Ophelia with Hamlet and they will both hide and watch them. To tell Hamlet Ophelia wishes to marry Fortinbras. To arrange a marriage between Ophelia and Hamlet, To forbid Ophelia from ever seeing Hamlet again.

Literature: Literary Terms & Quotes: Literary Terminology Hodgepodge-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Which kind of character does not develop throughout a work of literature?

Literature: Mixed Literature: Mixture of Classic Literature II-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. "A man can be destroyed but not defeated." This is a quote from which novel?

Literature: King Lear: King Lear - Another Shakespearean massacre-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. This letter carrier for Goneril is slain by Edgar when he attacks Gloucester.

Literature: Poetry: Great Poetry is Timeless-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. "'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves did gyres and gimble in the wabe; all mimsy were the borogoves, and the mome raths outgrabe." Lewis Carroll wrote this silly poem. What is its title?

Literature: Plays: Survey of Great Plays and Playwrights-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Tennessee Williams wrote "Cat on A Hot Tin Roof". What is the real name of the "cat"?

Literature: Historical Literature: Elaine Tyler May's "Homeward Bound"-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. One of May's most fully explored theories has to do with what she calls "containment". According to this, where were the lives of Americans being contained?

Literature: Poetry: A World of Women Poets-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Sappho of Lesbos is considered the most important lyric poet of Western antiquity. She was born in Greece in the 7th-6th century BCE. Which of the following was was written by Sappho?

World: Economics: More Econ Terms-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Court granted permission to not pay some or all of its debts which force it out of business?

World: Special Forces: The Warrior Elite-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. During the BUD/S program, if a trainee wants to quit, what does he have to do?

Shout I quit to everybody then give them a full explanation of why they are giving up Hang your IBS boat paddle on the Wall Go to their Phase Proctor to tell them that they quit and give him twenty good push ups Ring the bell three times

World: Kennedy, John F.: JFK Assassination-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. What Secret Service agent jumped onto the back of the presidential limousine in an attempt to protect its occupants?

World: Airports & Airlines: Airline Classes-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. What airline offers fresh fish of the day and glacier water on its 'Saga Class'?

My cat's barking at the looney birds, so now will my dog miaow at the mice? My cat's drinking in the moonlight, so now will my dog maul the postman? My cat is barking at the moon, so now will my dog miaow at the sun? My cat's miaowing at the full moon, so will my dog sit out in the sun?

World: Supreme Court: Supreme Court Justices #2-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. During ythe 20th century, how many justices have been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as both Associate Justice and Chief Justice?

John Adams wanted to cast a vote for his son. One elector did not want James Monroe to sweep the electoral college. John Quincy Adams paid an elector to cast a vote for him so he would look good for 1824. An elector from Louisiana accidentally circled the wrong name on the ballot.

World: European Union: The European Parliament, Part One-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. What is the biggest party in the European Parliament called?

Greens Party of European Socialists European People's Party European Democrats

History: World History: More History 101-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. During the papacy of Julius II (1503-1513), the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was painted by ____________.

History: 1950s History: The 20th Century - 1951-1960-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Jacques Cousteau, a world leader in oceanographic studies obtained photographs of ocean depths down some four and a half miles in 1956. What was the name of Cousteau's research ship?

History: U.S. History: US History - 3-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. In the Massachusetts village of Salem, in the year 1692, twenty citizens were executed. What crime were they found guilty of?

History: 1950s Nostalgia: Remembering the 50s - 1952 Americana-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. On what television series was the subject of the pregnancy of one of the characters acknowledged for the first time?

History: 1970s History: The Real 70s (Mainly American)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Speaking of discos, this disco opened by Steve Rubell in the late 70s in New York, was *the* nightspot to see and be seen at, but first you had to get inside those velvet ropes. What was this news making disco's name?

History: Falklands War: Battle for the Falklands II-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Troops of the Parachute Regiment came under napalm attack at least once during the Falklands conflict. The napalm was delivered by a light-attack/counterinsurgency aircraft produced in Argentina. What is its name?

History: 1920s History: 1923-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. On November 8, Adolf Hitler led an abortive coup d’etat, known as the “Beer Hall Putsch”, in what city?

Movies: Carrey, Jim: Which Jim Carrey Was That?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. In 'Ace Ventura 2: When Nature Calls', what animal does Ace Ventura have to rescue?

The Great White Bat The Whitebacked Gorilla The Horned Owl The Hungry Hippo

Movies: Cusack, John: John Cusack Rules-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. John as a reporter trying to figure out a murder mystery in Savannah, GA. Hangs out with Clint Eastwood's daughter, among others.

City Hall Con Air Better Off Dead Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

Movies: Death in Movies: Simply to Die For-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Hero: Nicole Kidman as a prostitute named Satine, who dies of tuberculosis. Which movie is this?

Movies: Name The Director: Directors of Movies from 2001 (2)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (UK Name -- 2001) "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (North American Name -- 2001)

Movies: Players - Average 10: Actors Playing Americans-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Who played the role of Alex P. Keaton in the TV sitcom "Family Ties"?

Movies: Name It - Average 10: Not Quite Blockbusters-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. At number 21 a "Mad About You" star chases a lot of wind around the USA countryside. Which movie is this?

Music: Guitarists: Legends Of Rock Guitar-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Ritchie Blackmore started his career as a session guitarist and played in several forgotten bands before finding success with which band?

Music: Finish The Lyric: Lost for Words!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Here's a nice easy one to get you in the swing of things. "Well it's one for the money, two for the show. Three to get ready now go cat go. But don't you, step on my ______ suede shoes"?

Music: 1940s Music: The Early 40s-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. "Some others I've seen might never be mean Might never be cross or try to be boss, but they wouldn't do For nobody else gave me a thrill With all your faults, I love you still" Identify this hit.

You And I It Had To Be You All Or Nothing At All Who Wouldn't Love You

Music: Which Song Is It: In The Beginning-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. "You know that it would be untrue, You know that I would be a liar, If I was to say to you, Girl, we couldn't get much higher" These were the opening lyrics for which Doors' song?

Music: Finish The Lyric: These Are a Few of My Favorite Songs: Part I-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. What word finishes the following sentence in "All Star"? "Hey now you're an All Star get your game on, go play. Hey now you're a Rock Star get the show on get paid, and all that glitters is gold. Only shooting stars break the _____."

Music: Finish The Lyric: Lost for Words! 27-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. "Don't take your love away from me Don't you leave my heart in misery If you go then I'll be blue 'Cause ______ up his hard to do" Just what is so hard to do?

History: Old West: Winchester Rifles-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. The Model 1895 Lever Action in 405 Winchester caliber was a favorite of which U.S. President?

History: 1980s Nostalgia: It Happened in the 80s-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Which company outraged its customers by introducing a reformulated version of a popular drink in 1985.

History: Stonewall Jackson: Stonewall Jackson-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Which of the battles did Stonewall not have knowledge of because of his death?

History: 1920s History: 1923-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. On November 8, Adolf Hitler led an abortive coup d’etat, known as the “Beer Hall Putsch”, in what city?

Literature: Henry V: How Well Do You Know "Henry V" ?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Which incident during the battle finally makes Henry lose his temper?

The news that his brother was dead. The news that Pistol had deserted. The news that the French had killed the boys at the baggage train. The news that Exeter had disobeyed orders.

Literature: Literary Characters: Help Wanted-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Wanted: An experienced bee keeper. Must have a devout love of honey. Must be able to get along well with a person of small stature. Omnivores please apply.

Literature: Hamlet: "Hamlet" Do you know the text ?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. What thoughts does the sight of Fortinbras' army cause Hamlet to have?

He wonders how to get the Norwegians on his side. They are ready to die for nothing - he hasn't the courage to kill Claudius.. He considers travelling to Norway instead of to England. He wonders whether Fortinbras will marry Ophelia.

Literature: Julius Caesar: Cassius-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Cassius is obsessed with his own death. At which point does he NOT threaten to kill himself or ask someone else to kill him?

At Phillipi, when he sees Titinius captured. When he and Brutus approach the Senate house and Cassius "fears prevention". When he argues with Brutus over a man charged with bribery. When the soothsayer tells Caesar to beware the Ides of March.

Literature: Mixed Literature: Sex Between the Covers-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. This Frenchwoman was married to a country doctor. She exhausted her pocketbook having affairs with a lawyer and a wealthy landowner, then died by her own hand.

World: Famous Trials: More Interesting Trials Through History-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Al Capone, Chicago gangster extraordinaire, ultimately ended up in prison. Of what crime was he convicted?

World: Dutch: Dutch Made Easy-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Those that are over sixty usually develop the habit of dozing off after lunch. In Dutch they are said to 'catch a little owl' (EEN UILTJE KNAPPEN ).The English language does not think of owls however. What is the English phrasing?